Withdrawals

Overall
(N=3)
Participation has concluded in the study due to:
declined to participate 1 (33.3%)
moved out of area 0 (0%)
deceased 1 (33.3%)
withdrawn due to incarceration 0 (0%)
withdrawn due to previous enrollment 0 (0%)
withdrawn for other reason 1 (33.3%)


  • n=3 withdrawals from study
  • n=207 enrolled participants remaining after withdrawals
  • withdrawn participants are not included in summaries of baseline and follow-ups

Screen 1

Overall
(N=482)
Filled out online contact form?
No 191 (39.6%)
Yes 291 (60.4%)
How did you hear about us?
Called from newspaper advertisement 2 (0.4%)
Called from social media advertisement 17 (3.5%)
Dating apps (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 122 (25.3%)
Dating apps, spoke to Niko (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 4 (0.8%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NJ setting, not NJCRI 2 (0.4%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NYC setting 13 (2.7%)
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 13 (2.7%)
NJCRI 16 (3.3%)
Other 19 (3.9%)
Peer recruitment 227 (47.1%)
Saw flyer 13 (2.7%)
Saw post in Craigslist 33 (6.8%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)
If called from social media advertisement, which social media platform?
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 1 (0.2%)
Facebook 13 (2.7%)
Instagram 2 (0.4%)
Reddit 1 (0.2%)
Missing 465 (96.5%)
Do you voluntarily agree to participate in this brief research interview?
Yes 481 (99.8%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 27.2 (5.34)
Median [Min, Max] 27.0 [17.0, 61.0]
Missing 1 (0.2%)
Do you live in the New York City or Newark metropolitan area?
No 3 (0.6%)
Yes 476 (98.8%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
Are you able to conduct research study activities in English or Spanish?
Yes 479 (99.4%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
What are your personal gender pronouns?
He/him 336 (69.7%)
Other 6 (1.2%)
Prefer not to Answer 3 (0.6%)
She/her 94 (19.5%)
They/them 40 (8.3%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 24 (5.0%)
Intersex 4 (0.8%)
Male 448 (92.9%)
Prefer not to answer 3 (0.6%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
If you are found eligible for the N4 Connect Study, are you willing to follow NYU's COVID guidelines?
No 3 (0.6%)
Yes 476 (98.8%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
Have you been diagnosed as living with HIV?
No 7 (1.5%)
Yes 472 (97.9%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
Screener 1 Completion
Complete 481 (99.8%)
Incomplete 1 (0.2%)
Screener 1 Eligibility
ELIGIBLE 331 (68.7%)
INELIGIBLE 151 (31.3%)

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=479)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 37 (7.7%)
Genderfluid 5 (1.0%)
Genderqueer 8 (1.7%)
Man, male 326 (68.1%)
None of these describe me, other 3 (0.6%)
Prefer not to answer 3 (0.6%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.2%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 28 (5.8%)
Transgender 20 (4.2%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 2 (0.4%)
Woman, female 36 (7.5%)
More Than One Identity 10 (2.1%)

Sexual Orientation

Overall
(N=479)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 79 (16.5%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 1 (0.2%)
Gay 273 (57.0%)
Lesbian 5 (1.0%)
Other 6 (1.3%)
Pansexual 36 (7.5%)
Prefer not to answer 8 (1.7%)
Queer 5 (1.0%)
Straight or heterosexual 62 (12.9%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.2%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (0.6%)

Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=482)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (0.4%)
No 254 (52.7%)
Yes 223 (46.3%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
Black or African American
Checked 313 (64.9%)
Unchecked 169 (35.1%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 25 (5.2%)
Unchecked 457 (94.8%)
Asian
Checked 5 (1.0%)
Unchecked 477 (99.0%)
White
Checked 48 (10.0%)
Unchecked 434 (90.0%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 1 (0.2%)
Unchecked 481 (99.8%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 72 (14.9%)
Unchecked 410 (85.1%)
Other
Checked 75 (15.6%)
Unchecked 407 (84.4%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 14 (2.9%)
Unchecked 468 (97.1%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category
    American Indian/Alaska Native 2 8 0 10
    Asian 2 1 0 3
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 221 51 2 274
    White 5 29 0 34
    More than One Race 22 63 0 85
    Unknown or Not Reported 2 71 3 76
Total 254 223 5 482


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 14
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 5
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Female 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 3
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
American Indian/Alaska Native Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Asian Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 203
White Not Hispanic or Latino Male 5
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 22
Unknown or Not Reported Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 7
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 46
White Hispanic or Latino Male 28
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 61
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 68
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Asian Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Screen 2

Overall
(N=232)
Enter the documentation of HIV status provided
Full Medical Record with diagnosis and name 4 (1.7%)
HIV diagnosis letter on letterhead from testing site (NOT anonymous testing site) 1 (0.4%)
HIV Lab Results provided by participant 121 (52.2%)
HIV Lab testing conducted by the N4 Connect Study 25 (10.8%)
HIV meds or Prescription w/ participant's name 74 (31.9%)
Other 7 (3.0%)
Obtained copy/ photo of provided documentation?
No 9 (3.9%)
Yes 149 (64.2%)
Missing 74 (31.9%)
Are you willing to use your own phone or a phone provided by the project for text message interviews?
Yes, willing to use own phone 168 (72.4%)
Yes, willing to use project phone 64 (27.6%)
Is the participant preliminarily eligible?
Eligible 225 (97.0%)
Not eligible 6 (2.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Screener 2 Completion
Complete 229 (98.7%)
Incomplete 2 (0.9%)
Unverified 1 (0.4%)

Opt Out

Overall
(N=55)
Participation has concluded/opted-out of participation due to:
Declined to participate 15 (27.3%)
Moved out of the area 1 (1.8%)
Unable to contact/ no contact information available 22 (40.0%)
Withdrawn due to previous enrollment 1 (1.8%)
Withdrawn for other reason 16 (29.1%)

Enrollment

Total

Cumulative Enrolled Cumulative Target Current Deficit
210 268 58

By Viral Load

Viral Load Cumulative Enrolled
Detectable 44
Undetectable (< 200 copies/mL) 166

Baseline Interview

Demographics (Baseline Sample)

Age, Sex at Birth, and Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=207)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 25.2 (2.39)
Median [Min, Max] 26.0 [19.0, 28.0]
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 8 (3.9%)
Intersex 1 (0.5%)
Male 197 (95.2%)
Prefer not to answer 1 (0.5%)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (1.0%)
No 96 (46.4%)
Yes 109 (52.7%)
Black or African American
Checked 125 (60.4%)
Unchecked 82 (39.6%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 10 (4.8%)
Unchecked 197 (95.2%)
Asian
Unchecked 207 (100%)
White
Checked 26 (12.6%)
Unchecked 181 (87.4%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Unchecked 207 (100%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 40 (19.3%)
Unchecked 167 (80.7%)
Other
Checked 34 (16.4%)
Unchecked 173 (83.6%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 7 (3.4%)
Unchecked 200 (96.6%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category
    American Indian/Alaska Native 0 3 0 3
    Asian 0 0 0 0
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 82 19 2 103
    White 0 20 0 20
    More than One Race 14 35 0 49
    Unknown or Not Reported 0 32 0 32
Total 96 109 2 207


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 2
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 4
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 79
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 14
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 3
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 15
White Hispanic or Latino Male 19
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 34
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 31
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=207)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 24 (11.6%)
Genderfluid 5 (2.4%)
Genderqueer 4 (1.9%)
Man, male 129 (62.3%)
None of these describe me, other 2 (1.0%)
Prefer not to answer 0 (0%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.5%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 14 (6.8%)
Transgender 8 (3.9%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 0 (0%)
Woman, female 14 (6.8%)
More Than One Identity 6 (2.9%)

Sexual Identity

Overall
(N=207)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 29 (14.0%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 1 (0.5%)
Gay 121 (58.5%)
Lesbian 1 (0.5%)
Other 3 (1.4%)
Pansexual 23 (11.1%)
Prefer not to answer 5 (2.4%)
Queer 5 (2.4%)
Straight or heterosexual 15 (7.2%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.5%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (1.4%)

Sexual or Gender Minority

Gender Minority Total
No Yes
Sexual Orientation Minority
    No 10 (4.8%) 5 (2.4%) 15 (7.2%)
    Yes 126 (61%) 66 (32%) 192 (93%)
Total 136 (66%) 71 (34%) 207 (100%)

Other Demographics

Overall
(N=207)
Where were you born?
USA - mainland, Hawaii, Alaska 118 (57.0%)
Puerto Rico 2 (1.0%)
Other North America, including Mexico 5 (2.4%)
Central America 28 (13.5%)
Caribbean 24 (11.6%)
South America 27 (13.0%)
Europe, including Eastern Russia 1 (0.5%)
Asia, Australia 0 (0%)
Africa 1 (0.5%)
Other 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
What is your immigration status?
US citizen 126 (60.9%)
Permanent resident/ Green card 7 (3.4%)
Valid tourist visa/ Work visa or permit/ student visa 2 (1.0%)
Refugee status, asylum, temporary protected immigrant status 57 (27.5%)
Undocumented 14 (6.8%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
Where are you currently living or staying most of the time? (Read each)
Your own house or apartment 96 (46.4%)
Your own room in your parent(s) or another family members house or apartment 19 (9.2%)
A shared room or couch in your parent(s) or another family members house or at someone elses house or apartment 14 (6.8%)
In a shelter, single-room occupancy hotel or some other residential facility (halfway house, drug treatment) 73 (35.3%)
On the street (vacant lot, abandoned building, part, etc.) 0 (0%)
Some other place not intended for habitation (e.g. car) 2 (1.0%)
Other 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
8th grade or less 7 (3.4%)
Middle school graduate (completed 8th grade) 4 (1.9%)
Some high school (9th to 12th grade) 25 (12.1%)
High school graduate or GED 79 (38.2%)
Some vocational/trade/technical school 10 (4.8%)
Some college or Associates degree 57 (27.5%)
Bachelors Degree 22 (10.6%)
Masters or other advanced degree 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Are you currently attending school or an academic program? Or if it's a summer or winter break, did you attend last semester?
No 169 (81.6%)
Yes 38 (18.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is your current employment status?(Read each)
Working full-time 30 (14.5%)
Working part-time (including seasonal/work-study, etc.) 44 (21.3%)
Not working, but actively looking for work 105 (50.7%)
Not working, not actively looking for work 15 (7.2%)
Working off the books (for example, recycling cans/bottles, selling drugs or sex, panhandling) 8 (3.9%)
Other 4 (1.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Do you currently have health insurance or health care coverage?
No health insurance 17 (8.2%)
Yes, I have my own health insurance 171 (82.6%)
Yes, I am covered by my parent/ guardian 14 (6.8%)
Yes, I am covered by my husband/ wife/ spouse/ domestic partner 0 (0%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 5 (2.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Physical and Mental Health

Overall
(N=207)
In general, would you say your physical health is:(Read each)
Poor 11 (5.3%)
Fair 39 (18.8%)
Good 76 (36.7%)
Very good 45 (21.7%)
Excellent 36 (17.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
In general, would you say your mental health is:(Read each)
Poor 22 (10.6%)
Fair 63 (30.4%)
Good 50 (24.2%)
Very good 40 (19.3%)
Excellent 32 (15.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Diagnosis

Overall
(N=207)
How old were you when you had your first HIV test? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 18.6 (3.03)
Median [Min, Max] 18.0 [8.00, 27.0]
How old were you when you were first diagnosed with HIV? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 21.2 (2.82)
Median [Min, Max] 21.0 [13.0, 27.0]
Under what circumstances were you first diagnosed with HIV?(Read each)
Tested as part of routine care 52 (25.1%)
Tested because a provider recommended it 15 (7.2%)
Tested because an organization reached out to you 13 (6.3%)
Saw an opportunity to be tested in the community 26 (12.6%)
Sought testing yourself because you were concerned about HIV 83 (40.1%)
Other 18 (8.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Where were you first told that you have an HIV diagnosis?
Outpatient clinic 90 (43.5%)
Hospital, as an inpatient 24 (11.6%)
Emergency room (ER) or emergency department (ED) 14 (6.8%)
Community-based program (community HIV testing program, mobile unit, etc.) 53 (25.6%)
Community event (PRIDE event, local health fair) 6 (2.9%)
Research study setting 2 (1.0%)
Syringe exchange services program 0 (0%)
Drug treatment program 1 (0.5%)
Jail/prison 1 (0.5%)
Donating blood/plasma 5 (2.4%)
During a pregnancy 2 (1.0%)
Other 7 (3.4%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Years Living with HIV at Baseline
Mean (SD) 4.02 (2.86)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 14.0]

ART

Recent

Overall
(N=207)
Did you take at least one dose of any HIV medication in the past 4 weeks?
No 14 (6.8%)
Yes 184 (88.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 9 (4.3%)
Using this scale, which goes from 0 (No HIV medication) to 100 (every dose of HIV medication was taken as prescribed) how much [bl_artvas1] have you taken in the last 4 weeks?
Mean (SD) 84.8 (28.6)
Median [Min, Max] 100 [0, 100]
Missing 9 (4.3%)

History/Current Regimen

Overall
(N=207)
Since you were first diagnosed with HIV, did you ever take pills or other medicines to treat your HIV, called antiretroviral therapy (ART or ARV) medications, including HIV medication by injection?
No 3 (1.4%)
Yes 204 (98.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Have you ever received HIV medication by injection?
No 201 (97.1%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.4%)
How many months had passed between the time you were first diagnosed with HIV and the first time you took HIV medication?
Less than 1 month 125 (60.4%)
1-3 months after 36 (17.4%)
4-6 months after 14 (6.8%)
6-12 months after 9 (4.3%)
More than 12 months after diagnosis 18 (8.7%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.4%)
What is the longest amount of time you ever took HIV medication, in months? (Enter 0, if the longest time was less than 1 month)
Mean (SD) 20.9 (77.1)
Median [Min, Max] 12.0 [-997, 156]
Missing 3 (1.4%)
How many different times have you stopped taking HIV medication for at least two days, then started again?
Mean (SD) 8.16 (31.7)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 400]
Missing 3 (1.4%)
Think about the last four weeks. Do you have a prescription for HIV medication?
No 12 (5.8%)
Yes, pill form HIV medication 194 (93.7%)
Yes, injectable HIV medication 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

HIV Care

Overall
(N=207)
In the past year, have you received any HIV care?
No 9 (4.3%)
Yes 198 (95.7%)
In what type of place did you receive most of your HIV care in the past year?(Read each)
Community-based clinic 119 (57.5%)
Emergency room 0 (0%)
Clinic located in a hospital 61 (29.5%)
Private doctors office 16 (7.7%)
Mobile van 0 (0%)
School/college clinic 1 (0.5%)
Other 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 9 (4.3%)
How long have you been receiving your HIV care in this particular place?
Less than 1 month 9 (4.3%)
1-3 months 36 (17.4%)
4-6 months 20 (9.7%)
6-11 months 34 (16.4%)
1-3 years 64 (30.9%)
More than 3 years 34 (16.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 9 (4.3%)
Is the health care setting mainly for adults, mainly for young people, or both?
Adult clinic 55 (26.6%)
Pediatric clinic (for people under 18) 2 (1.0%)
Both adults and pediatric 131 (63.3%)
Do not Know 9 (4.3%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 9 (4.3%)
Think about the past year. How many times did you see your HIV care medical provider? If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 4.48 (5.06)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 56.0]
In the past year, how many appointments with your HIV health care provider have you missed without cancelling in advance?
Never missed an appointment 95 (45.9%)
Once in the past year 36 (17.4%)
Twice in the past year 25 (12.1%)
Three times in the past year 20 (9.7%)
4 times in the past year 10 (4.8%)
5 or more times in the past year 18 (8.7%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 2 (1.0%)

Reasons for sometimes stopping or discontinuing ART

Overall
(N=135)
Doctor told you to stop.
No 128 (94.8%)
Yes 6 (4.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) did not work.
No 128 (94.8%)
Yes 4 (3.0%)
Do not Know 3 (2.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) initially worked, but then stopped working.
No 127 (94.1%)
Yes 3 (2.2%)
Do not Know 5 (3.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You switched to other medication(s).
No 102 (75.6%)
Yes 33 (24.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want side effects of the medication(s).
No 99 (73.3%)
Yes 34 (25.2%)
Do not Know 2 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You wanted to take a break from the medication(s).
No 92 (68.1%)
Yes 41 (30.4%)
Do not Know 2 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You do not trust the medication(s).
No 117 (86.7%)
Yes 17 (12.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Could not afford the medication(s).
No 120 (88.9%)
Yes 15 (11.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were on too many medication(s).
No 116 (85.9%)
Yes 19 (14.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your partner or friends suggested you stop taking them.
No 133 (98.5%)
Yes 2 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You changed doctors or clinics.
No 97 (71.9%)
Yes 38 (28.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 119 (88.1%)
Yes 15 (11.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find out that you are living with HIV.
No 109 (80.7%)
Yes 25 (18.5%)
Do not Know 1 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You decided to stop because your CD4 and viral load numbers had been good.
No 110 (81.5%)
Yes 23 (17.0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You believe that you have been cured of HIV.
No 125 (92.6%)
Yes 6 (4.4%)
Do not Know 4 (3.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use got in the way.
No 103 (76.3%)
Yes 32 (23.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health conditions got in the way.
No 84 (62.2%)
Yes 50 (37.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation got in the way.
No 81 (60.0%)
Yes 53 (39.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your relationship with your romantic or sexual partner got in the way.
No 115 (85.2%)
Yes 18 (13.3%)
Do not Know 2 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There have been other reasons for stopping or discontinuing HIV medication
No 79 (58.5%)
Yes 54 (40.0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Reasons for never taking ART

Overall
(N=3)
You could not afford the medication(s).
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your doctor never offered them to you.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your family/friends discouraged you from taking them.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are not receiving medical care.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want the side effects.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were concerned about toxicity.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't think the medication(s) work.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are worried about becoming resistant to the medication(s).
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 1 (33.3%)
Yes 2 (66.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find your pills and figure out that you are living with HIV.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are waiting until your CD4 or viral load numbers get worse to take the medication(s).
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use gets in the way.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health issues get in the way.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation gets in the way.
No 1 (33.3%)
Yes 2 (66.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There are other reasons for never taking HIV medication(s).
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Motivation

Overall
(N=207)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to start or restart taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important.
Mean (SD) 8.13 (2.92)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 192 (92.8%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could take HIV medication every day, as prescribed- if you started or restarted today, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 8.33 (3.02)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 192 (92.8%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.67 (0.816)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [8.00, 10.0]
Missing 201 (97.1%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 8.67 (1.97)
Median [Min, Max] 9.50 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 201 (97.1%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.75 (0.806)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 29 (14.0%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.56 (1.15)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [3.00, 10.0]
Missing 29 (14.0%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.94 (0.333)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [8.00, 10.0]
Missing 171 (82.6%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.78 (0.959)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 171 (82.6%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.92 (0.491)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 52 (25.1%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.68 (0.938)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]
Missing 52 (25.1%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.57 (1.39)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not at all confident and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.34 (1.42)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]

Life Outcome Expectancies

Hussen, S. A., Harper, G. W., Bauermeister, J. A., Hightow-Weidman, L. B., & Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions. (2015). Psychosocial influences on engagement in care among HIV-positive young black gay/bisexual and other men who have sex with men. AIDS patient care and STDs, 29(2), 77-85.

Overall
(N=207)
How likely is it that you will finish high school?
Not at all 7 (3.4%)
A little 4 (1.9%)
Somewhat 9 (4.3%)
Very 18 (8.7%)
Has already occurred 168 (81.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will finish college?
Not at all 20 (9.7%)
A little 18 (8.7%)
Somewhat 46 (22.2%)
Very 72 (34.8%)
Has already occurred 29 (14.0%)
Do not Know 21 (10.1%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be employed for long periods?
Not at all 4 (1.9%)
A little 7 (3.4%)
Somewhat 46 (22.2%)
Very 101 (48.8%)
Has already occurred 28 (13.5%)
Do not Know 21 (10.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be on welfare/ public assistance for at least a year?
Not at all 36 (17.4%)
A little 32 (15.5%)
Somewhat 43 (20.8%)
Very 47 (22.7%)
Has already occurred 23 (11.1%)
Do not Know 26 (12.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will have the career or job that you want?
Not at all 6 (2.9%)
A little 12 (5.8%)
Somewhat 49 (23.7%)
Very 111 (53.6%)
Has already occurred 16 (7.7%)
Do not Know 13 (6.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have children?
Not at all 47 (22.7%)
A little 31 (15.0%)
Somewhat 38 (18.4%)
Very 51 (24.6%)
Has already occurred 19 (9.2%)
Do not Know 21 (10.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have a long-term love relationship?
Not at all 14 (6.8%)
A little 19 (9.2%)
Somewhat 42 (20.3%)
Very 68 (32.9%)
Has already occurred 33 (15.9%)
Do not Know 31 (15.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will be comfortable financially?
Not at all 7 (3.4%)
A little 15 (7.2%)
Somewhat 66 (31.9%)
Very 98 (47.3%)
Has already occurred 5 (2.4%)
Do not Know 16 (7.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have good family relationships?
Not at all 13 (6.3%)
A little 21 (10.1%)
Somewhat 47 (22.7%)
Very 92 (44.4%)
Has already occurred 21 (10.1%)
Do not Know 12 (5.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 70?
Not at all 11 (5.3%)
A little 16 (7.7%)
Somewhat 31 (15.0%)
Very 111 (53.6%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 38 (18.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 50?
Not at all 5 (2.4%)
A little 9 (4.3%)
Somewhat 22 (10.6%)
Very 137 (66.2%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 16 (7.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 18 (8.7%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 30?
Not at all 1 (0.5%)
A little 3 (1.4%)
Somewhat 12 (5.8%)
Very 163 (78.7%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 9 (4.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 19 (9.2%)

IPV

Goldenberg, T., Jadwin-Cakmak, L., & Harper, G. W. (2018). Intimate partner violence among transgender youth: Associations with intrapersonal and structural factors. Violence and gender, 5(1), 19-25.

Overall
(N=207)
Have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 101 (48.8%)
Yes 103 (49.8%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 129 (62.3%)
Yes 76 (36.7%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 78 (37.7%)
Yes 25 (12.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 104 (50.2%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 59 (28.5%)
Yes 17 (8.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 131 (63.3%)

Social Support

Sherbourne, C. D., & Stewart, A. L. (1991). The MOS social support survey. Social science & medicine, 32(6), 705-714.

Overall
(N=207)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to have a good time with?
None of the time 9 (4.3%)
A little of the time 46 (22.2%)
Some of the time 54 (26.1%)
Most of the time 57 (27.5%)
All of the time 34 (16.4%)
Do not Know 5 (2.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to turn to for suggestions about how to deal with a personal problem?
None of the time 8 (3.9%)
A little of the time 41 (19.8%)
Some of the time 47 (22.7%)
Most of the time 56 (27.1%)
All of the time 50 (24.2%)
Do not Know 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who understands your problems?
None of the time 17 (8.2%)
A little of the time 47 (22.7%)
Some of the time 55 (26.6%)
Most of the time 53 (25.6%)
All of the time 31 (15.0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to love and make you feel wanted?
None of the time 19 (9.2%)
A little of the time 38 (18.4%)
Some of the time 48 (23.2%)
Most of the time 43 (20.8%)
All of the time 47 (22.7%)
Do not Know 7 (3.4%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk with about difficult medical decisions?
None of the time 21 (10.1%)
A little of the time 47 (22.7%)
Some of the time 45 (21.7%)
Most of the time 40 (19.3%)
All of the time 45 (21.7%)
Do not Know 7 (3.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about HIV medications?
None of the time 31 (15.0%)
A little of the time 47 (22.7%)
Some of the time 51 (24.6%)
Most of the time 27 (13.0%)
All of the time 46 (22.2%)
Do not Know 4 (1.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about what it's like to live with HIV?
None of the time 37 (17.9%)
A little of the time 52 (25.1%)
Some of the time 41 (19.8%)
Most of the time 25 (12.1%)
All of the time 45 (21.7%)
Do not Know 6 (2.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who will listen with an open mind about health concerns?
None of the time 16 (7.7%)
A little of the time 48 (23.2%)
Some of the time 47 (22.7%)
Most of the time 52 (25.1%)
All of the time 38 (18.4%)
Do not Know 5 (2.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who has been in the same situation as you with respect to health issues?
None of the time 28 (13.5%)
A little of the time 48 (23.2%)
Some of the time 40 (19.3%)
Most of the time 38 (18.4%)
All of the time 43 (20.8%)
Do not Know 8 (3.9%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)


Overall
(N=207)
Social Support Total
Mean (SD) 55.1 (24.4)
Median [Min, Max] 53.0 [0, 100]
Missing 3 (1.4%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9109 0.9114 0.9279 0.5333 10.28 0.009387 2.202 0.9778 0.51

  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_mos1 0.9077 0.908 0.9209 0.5524 9.873 0.009769 0.01402 0.5455
    bl_mos2 0.9033 0.903 0.9141 0.5377 9.304 0.01017 0.01617 0.5306
    bl_mos3 0.9017 0.9015 0.918 0.5336 9.154 0.01037 0.01793 0.4997
    bl_mos4 0.9061 0.9063 0.9228 0.5473 9.673 0.009973 0.01751 0.5455
    bl_mos5 0.8956 0.8965 0.911 0.5198 8.659 0.01112 0.01712 0.4792
    bl_mos6 0.8986 0.9 0.9119 0.5293 8.996 0.0108 0.01243 0.51
    bl_mos7 0.9013 0.9022 0.9161 0.5355 9.222 0.0105 0.01284 0.51
    bl_mos8 0.8923 0.893 0.9122 0.5107 8.349 0.01147 0.01494 0.4779
    bl_mos9 0.9005 0.9014 0.9183 0.5334 9.146 0.01062 0.01595 0.5229

  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_mos1 200 0.6735 0.6873 0.6437 0.5878 2.305 1.135
    bl_mos2 202 0.7358 0.7471 0.72 0.6589 2.49 1.181
    bl_mos3 203 0.7506 0.7636 0.7293 0.6829 2.167 1.191
    bl_mos4 195 0.7039 0.7079 0.6566 0.6187 2.313 1.296
    bl_mos5 198 0.8238 0.8199 0.8043 0.7645 2.207 1.319
    bl_mos6 202 0.7927 0.7812 0.7679 0.7249 2.05 1.378
    bl_mos7 200 0.7672 0.7561 0.7321 0.692 1.945 1.426
    bl_mos8 201 0.8573 0.857 0.8459 0.817 2.239 1.234
    bl_mos9 197 0.7703 0.7644 0.732 0.6996 2.102 1.37

  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_mos1 0.045 0.23 0.27 0.285 0.17 0.03382
    bl_mos2 0.0396 0.203 0.2327 0.2772 0.2475 0.02415
    bl_mos3 0.08374 0.2315 0.2709 0.2611 0.1527 0.01932
    bl_mos4 0.09744 0.1949 0.2462 0.2205 0.241 0.05797
    bl_mos5 0.1061 0.2374 0.2273 0.202 0.2273 0.04348
    bl_mos6 0.1535 0.2327 0.2525 0.1337 0.2277 0.02415
    bl_mos7 0.185 0.26 0.205 0.125 0.225 0.03382
    bl_mos8 0.0796 0.2388 0.2338 0.2587 0.1891 0.02899
    bl_mos9 0.1421 0.2437 0.203 0.1929 0.2183 0.04831

Everyday Discrimination

Williams, D. R., Yu, Y., Jackson, J. S., & Anderson, N. B. (1997). Racial differences in physical and mental health: Socio-economic status, stress and discrimination. Journal of health psychology, 2(3), 335-351.

Overall
(N=207)
You are treated with less courtesy than other people are.
Never 62 (30.0%)
Less than once a year 23 (11.1%)
A few times a year 46 (22.2%)
A few times a month 31 (15.0%)
At least once a week 15 (7.2%)
Almost everyday 21 (10.1%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (4.3%)
You are treated with less respect than other people are.
Never 56 (27.1%)
Less than once a year 23 (11.1%)
A few times a year 54 (26.1%)
A few times a month 30 (14.5%)
At least once a week 14 (6.8%)
Almost everyday 25 (12.1%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
You receive poorer service than other people at restaurants or stores.
Never 76 (36.7%)
Less than once a year 46 (22.2%)
A few times a year 34 (16.4%)
A few times a month 23 (11.1%)
At least once a week 11 (5.3%)
Almost everyday 12 (5.8%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
People act as if they think you are not smart.
Never 55 (26.6%)
Less than once a year 34 (16.4%)
A few times a year 38 (18.4%)
A few times a month 30 (14.5%)
At least once a week 15 (7.2%)
Almost everyday 32 (15.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
People act as if they are afraid of you.
Never 87 (42.0%)
Less than once a year 25 (12.1%)
A few times a year 43 (20.8%)
A few times a month 18 (8.7%)
At least once a week 11 (5.3%)
Almost everyday 15 (7.2%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.9%)
People act as if they think you are dishonest.
Never 85 (41.1%)
Less than once a year 35 (16.9%)
A few times a year 35 (16.9%)
A few times a month 16 (7.7%)
At least once a week 10 (4.8%)
Almost everyday 20 (9.7%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
People act as if they're better than you are.
Never 33 (15.9%)
Less than once a year 28 (13.5%)
A few times a year 51 (24.6%)
A few times a month 26 (12.6%)
At least once a week 21 (10.1%)
Almost everyday 44 (21.3%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.9%)
You are called names or insulted.
Never 52 (25.1%)
Less than once a year 38 (18.4%)
A few times a year 49 (23.7%)
A few times a month 26 (12.6%)
At least once a week 11 (5.3%)
Almost everyday 28 (13.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
You are threatened or harassed.
Never 73 (35.3%)
Less than once a year 49 (23.7%)
A few times a year 42 (20.3%)
A few times a month 13 (6.3%)
At least once a week 8 (3.9%)
Almost everyday 19 (9.2%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)


Overall
(N=207)
Everyday Discrimination Total
Mean (SD) 25.2 (11.0)
Median [Min, Max] 23.0 [9.00, 54.0]
Missing 2 (1.0%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8917 0.8915 0.9057 0.4772 8.216 0.01133 1.398 0.6103 0.4556

  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_discrim1 0.8763 0.8759 0.883 0.4687 7.058 0.01298 0.009207 0.4556
    bl_discrim2 0.8705 0.8703 0.8755 0.4562 6.713 0.01362 0.007746 0.4518
    bl_discrim3 0.8782 0.8775 0.891 0.4724 7.164 0.01283 0.01288 0.4556
    bl_discrim4 0.8753 0.8755 0.8889 0.4677 7.029 0.01321 0.01396 0.4461
    bl_discrim5 0.8905 0.8905 0.9027 0.504 8.129 0.01156 0.01208 0.4953
    bl_discrim6 0.8812 0.881 0.8909 0.4805 7.401 0.01246 0.01523 0.4518
    bl_discrim7 0.881 0.8808 0.8963 0.4802 7.392 0.01256 0.0152 0.4554
    bl_discrim8 0.8776 0.8773 0.8911 0.4719 7.148 0.01292 0.01529 0.443
    bl_discrim9 0.886 0.8862 0.8987 0.4933 7.788 0.01206 0.01423 0.4953

  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_discrim1 198 0.7732 0.7678 0.7621 0.6909 2.884 1.668
    bl_discrim2 202 0.8213 0.8209 0.8279 0.7609 2.99 1.666
    bl_discrim3 202 0.7471 0.752 0.7221 0.6725 2.421 1.508
    bl_discrim4 204 0.7817 0.7722 0.7437 0.7017 3.059 1.763
    bl_discrim5 199 0.6109 0.6178 0.5456 0.508 2.427 1.597
    bl_discrim6 201 0.7203 0.7175 0.6779 0.6305 2.458 1.661
    bl_discrim7 203 0.7258 0.7189 0.6689 0.6346 3.522 1.739
    bl_discrim8 204 0.7602 0.7544 0.7164 0.6756 2.951 1.672
    bl_discrim9 204 0.6584 0.6634 0.6022 0.5664 2.466 1.567

  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 5 6 miss
    bl_discrim1 0.3131 0.1162 0.2323 0.1566 0.07576 0.1061 0.04348
    bl_discrim2 0.2772 0.1139 0.2673 0.1485 0.06931 0.1238 0.02415
    bl_discrim3 0.3762 0.2277 0.1683 0.1139 0.05446 0.05941 0.02415
    bl_discrim4 0.2696 0.1667 0.1863 0.1471 0.07353 0.1569 0.01449
    bl_discrim5 0.4372 0.1256 0.2161 0.09045 0.05528 0.07538 0.03865
    bl_discrim6 0.4229 0.1741 0.1741 0.0796 0.04975 0.0995 0.02899
    bl_discrim7 0.1626 0.1379 0.2512 0.1281 0.1034 0.2167 0.01932
    bl_discrim8 0.2549 0.1863 0.2402 0.1275 0.05392 0.1373 0.01449
    bl_discrim9 0.3578 0.2402 0.2059 0.06373 0.03922 0.09314 0.01449

HIV Stigma

Wright, K., Naar-King, S., Lam, P., Templin, T., & Frey, M. (2007). Stigma scale revised: reliability and validity of a brief measure of stigma for HIV+ youth. Journal of adolescent health, 40(1), 96-98.

Overall
(N=207)
I have been hurt by how people reacted to learning I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 49 (23.7%)
Disagree 36 (17.4%)
Agree 71 (34.3%)
Strongly Agree 35 (16.9%)
Refuse to Answer 16 (7.7%)
I have stopped socializing with some people because of their reactions of my having HIV.
Strongly Disagree 52 (25.1%)
Disagree 53 (25.6%)
Agree 57 (27.5%)
Strongly Agree 39 (18.8%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
I have lost friends by telling them I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 64 (30.9%)
Disagree 62 (30.0%)
Agree 48 (23.2%)
Strongly Agree 29 (14.0%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.9%)
I am very careful who I tell that I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 10 (4.8%)
Disagree 9 (4.3%)
Agree 57 (27.5%)
Strongly Agree 129 (62.3%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
I worry that people who know I have HIV will tell others.
Strongly Disagree 35 (16.9%)
Disagree 27 (13.0%)
Agree 62 (30.0%)
Strongly Agree 78 (37.7%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
I feel that I am not as good a person as others because I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 80 (38.6%)
Disagree 38 (18.4%)
Agree 49 (23.7%)
Strongly Agree 36 (17.4%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.9%)
Having HIV makes me feel unclean.
Strongly Disagree 69 (33.3%)
Disagree 51 (24.6%)
Agree 56 (27.1%)
Strongly Agree 26 (12.6%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
Having HIV makes me feel that I'm a bad person.
Strongly Disagree 87 (42.0%)
Disagree 68 (32.9%)
Agree 26 (12.6%)
Strongly Agree 23 (11.1%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Most people think that a person with HIV is disgusting.
Strongly Disagree 20 (9.7%)
Disagree 32 (15.5%)
Agree 79 (38.2%)
Strongly Agree 71 (34.3%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
Most people with HIV are rejected when others find out.
Strongly Disagree 10 (4.8%)
Disagree 23 (11.1%)
Agree 97 (46.9%)
Strongly Agree 71 (34.3%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)


Overall
(N=207)
HIV Stigma Total
Mean (SD) 26.0 (6.21)
Median [Min, Max] 27.0 [10.0, 40.0]
Missing 1 (0.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8092 0.8077 0.8482 0.2957 4.199 0.01979 2.6 0.6211 0.2794

  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_stigma1 0.7945 0.7928 0.8309 0.2983 3.826 0.02135 0.02435 0.2841
    bl_stigma2 0.7833 0.7829 0.8137 0.2861 3.606 0.02248 0.0222 0.2804
    bl_stigma3 0.7926 0.7921 0.8278 0.2975 3.811 0.0216 0.02352 0.2852
    bl_stigma4 0.8113 0.8123 0.8474 0.3247 4.328 0.01993 0.02259 0.2907
    bl_stigma5 0.7945 0.7901 0.832 0.2949 3.763 0.02129 0.02918 0.2789
    bl_stigma6 0.7842 0.7835 0.8281 0.2868 3.62 0.02263 0.02611 0.2613
    bl_stigma7 0.7883 0.7872 0.8198 0.2913 3.699 0.02197 0.02192 0.2804
    bl_stigma8 0.7922 0.792 0.8265 0.2973 3.808 0.02167 0.0219 0.2852
    bl_stigma9 0.7863 0.7823 0.8265 0.2853 3.592 0.02222 0.02934 0.2589
    bl_stigma10 0.7942 0.7905 0.8325 0.2954 3.772 0.0215 0.02871 0.2804

  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_stigma1 191 0.597 0.59 0.5429 0.4692 2.482 1.065
    bl_stigma2 201 0.6779 0.6627 0.6493 0.563 2.413 1.074
    bl_stigma3 203 0.6219 0.5948 0.5551 0.4844 2.207 1.042
    bl_stigma4 205 0.3979 0.4328 0.3357 0.2793 3.488 0.7959
    bl_stigma5 202 0.6139 0.6104 0.5468 0.471 2.906 1.1
    bl_stigma6 203 0.6819 0.6582 0.6133 0.5556 2.202 1.145
    bl_stigma7 202 0.6434 0.6317 0.6079 0.5219 2.193 1.05
    bl_stigma8 204 0.6076 0.5958 0.56 0.488 1.926 1.002
    bl_stigma9 202 0.6501 0.6673 0.6174 0.5448 2.995 0.9542
    bl_stigma10 201 0.5817 0.6074 0.5445 0.4806 3.139 0.8065

  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_stigma1 0.2565 0.1885 0.3717 0.1832 0.07729
    bl_stigma2 0.2587 0.2637 0.2836 0.194 0.02899
    bl_stigma3 0.3153 0.3054 0.2365 0.1429 0.01932
    bl_stigma4 0.04878 0.0439 0.278 0.6293 0.009662
    bl_stigma5 0.1733 0.1337 0.3069 0.3861 0.02415
    bl_stigma6 0.3941 0.1872 0.2414 0.1773 0.01932
    bl_stigma7 0.3416 0.2525 0.2772 0.1287 0.02415
    bl_stigma8 0.4265 0.3333 0.1275 0.1127 0.01449
    bl_stigma9 0.09901 0.1584 0.3911 0.3515 0.02415
    bl_stigma10 0.04975 0.1144 0.4826 0.3532 0.02899

Client Engagement in HIV Care

Yatchmenoff, D. K. (2005). Measuring client engagement from the client’s perspective in nonvoluntary child protective services. Research on social work practice, 15(2), 84-96.

Overall
(N=207)
I am fully invested in making use of the services [bl_hivcare2] is providing me.
Strongly Disagree 11 (5.3%)
Moderately Disagree 5 (2.4%)
Neither 5 (2.4%)
Moderately Agree 42 (20.3%)
Strongly Agree 135 (65.2%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
Missing 4 (1.9%)
It's really hard for me to work with staff from the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 103 (49.8%)
Moderately Disagree 24 (11.6%)
Neither 29 (14.0%)
Moderately Agree 22 (10.6%)
Strongly Agree 17 (8.2%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.9%)
Missing 4 (1.9%)
I think the staff on the [bl_hivcare2] and I truly respect each other.
Strongly Disagree 10 (4.8%)
Moderately Disagree 3 (1.4%)
Neither 9 (4.3%)
Moderately Agree 40 (19.3%)
Strongly Agree 138 (66.7%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Missing 4 (1.9%)
I am not just going through the motions. I'm really involved in working with the staff on the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 17 (8.2%)
Moderately Disagree 12 (5.8%)
Neither 30 (14.5%)
Moderately Agree 52 (25.1%)
Strongly Agree 79 (38.2%)
Refuse to Answer 13 (6.3%)
Missing 4 (1.9%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff and I fully agree about what is best for me.
Strongly Disagree 7 (3.4%)
Moderately Disagree 12 (5.8%)
Neither 14 (6.8%)
Moderately Agree 44 (21.3%)
Strongly Agree 119 (57.5%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.4%)
Missing 4 (1.9%)
What the [bl_hivcare2] staff want me to do is truly the same as what I want.
Strongly Disagree 10 (4.8%)
Moderately Disagree 10 (4.8%)
Neither 17 (8.2%)
Moderately Agree 45 (21.7%)
Strongly Agree 111 (53.6%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (4.8%)
Missing 4 (1.9%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff really don't understand where I'm coming from.
Strongly Disagree 86 (41.5%)
Moderately Disagree 30 (14.5%)
Neither 29 (14.0%)
Moderately Agree 24 (11.6%)
Strongly Agree 26 (12.6%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.9%)
Missing 4 (1.9%)
The [bl_hivcare2] are truly helping me take care of some problems in my life.
Strongly Disagree 10 (4.8%)
Moderately Disagree 6 (2.9%)
Neither 22 (10.6%)
Moderately Agree 57 (27.5%)
Strongly Agree 102 (49.3%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
Missing 4 (1.9%)

HIV Care Satisfaction

Overall
(N=207)
Overall, you think that the services there are:
Poor 10 (4.8%)
Fair 18 (8.7%)
Good 53 (25.6%)
Very Good 51 (24.6%)
Excellent 68 (32.9%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Missing 4 (1.9%)
The information that you have received there has been:
Poor 8 (3.9%)
Fair 19 (9.2%)
Good 53 (25.6%)
Very Good 49 (23.7%)
Excellent 71 (34.3%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Missing 4 (1.9%)

Trust in Provider

Anderson, L. A., & Dedrick, R. F. (1990). Development of the Trust in Physician scale: a measure to assess interpersonal trust in patient-physician relationships. Psychological reports, 67(3_suppl), 1091-1100.

Overall
(N=207)
I doubt that my health care provider really cares about me as a person.
Strongly Disagree 73 (35.3%)
Disagree 46 (22.2%)
Neutral 35 (16.9%)
Agree 17 (8.2%)
Strongly Agree 14 (6.8%)
Do not Know 15 (7.2%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
Not Applicable 2 (1.0%)
My health care provider is usually considerate of my needs and puts them first.
Strongly Disagree 8 (3.9%)
Disagree 13 (6.3%)
Neutral 32 (15.5%)
Agree 59 (28.5%)
Strongly Agree 77 (37.2%)
Do not Know 10 (4.8%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.4%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider so much that I always try to follow his or her advice.
Strongly Disagree 7 (3.4%)
Disagree 11 (5.3%)
Neutral 32 (15.5%)
Agree 59 (28.5%)
Strongly Agree 84 (40.6%)
Do not Know 8 (3.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
If my health care provider tells me something is so, then it must be true.
Strongly Disagree 9 (4.3%)
Disagree 14 (6.8%)
Neutral 53 (25.6%)
Agree 67 (32.4%)
Strongly Agree 52 (25.1%)
Do not Know 6 (2.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I sometimes distrust my health care provider's opinion and would like a second one.
Strongly Disagree 59 (28.5%)
Disagree 43 (20.8%)
Neutral 38 (18.4%)
Agree 35 (16.9%)
Strongly Agree 13 (6.3%)
Do not Know 10 (4.8%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.9%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider's judgement about my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 7 (3.4%)
Disagree 10 (4.8%)
Neutral 39 (18.8%)
Agree 70 (33.8%)
Strongly Agree 65 (31.4%)
Do not Know 5 (2.4%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (4.8%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I feel my health care provider does not do everything he or she should for my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 59 (28.5%)
Disagree 59 (28.5%)
Neutral 25 (12.1%)
Agree 27 (13.0%)
Strongly Agree 20 (9.7%)
Do not Know 9 (4.3%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.4%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider to put my medical needs above all other considerations when treating my medical problems.
Strongly Disagree 9 (4.3%)
Disagree 12 (5.8%)
Neutral 38 (18.4%)
Agree 67 (32.4%)
Strongly Agree 60 (29.0%)
Do not Know 11 (5.3%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (4.3%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
My health care provider is a real expert in taking care of medical problems like mine.
Strongly Disagree 4 (1.9%)
Disagree 5 (2.4%)
Neutral 30 (14.5%)
Agree 84 (40.6%)
Strongly Agree 67 (32.4%)
Do not Know 7 (3.4%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (4.3%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider to tell me if a mistake was made about my treatment.
Strongly Disagree 6 (2.9%)
Disagree 8 (3.9%)
Neutral 29 (14.0%)
Agree 83 (40.1%)
Strongly Agree 66 (31.9%)
Do not Know 9 (4.3%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I sometimes worry that my health care provider may not keep the information we discuss totally private.
Strongly Disagree 79 (38.2%)
Disagree 47 (22.7%)
Neutral 28 (13.5%)
Agree 20 (9.7%)
Strongly Agree 12 (5.8%)
Do not Know 14 (6.8%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)


Overall
(N=207)
Trust in Provider Total (0-44)
Mean (SD) 31.1 (8.62)
Median [Min, Max] 31.9 [0, 44.0]
Missing 7 (3.4%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8865 0.8951 0.9098 0.4368 8.531 0.01191 2.827 0.7838 0.4059

  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_trust1 0.887 0.896 0.9088 0.4628 8.613 0.01193 0.02573 0.4421
    bl_trust2 0.8703 0.8801 0.8928 0.4232 7.338 0.01366 0.02383 0.3945
    bl_trust3 0.8735 0.8831 0.8964 0.4304 7.557 0.01334 0.02388 0.3689
    bl_trust4 0.872 0.8815 0.8965 0.4266 7.44 0.01349 0.02367 0.3689
    bl_trust5 0.8803 0.8902 0.9031 0.4477 8.106 0.01265 0.02883 0.4194
    bl_trust6 0.8679 0.8768 0.8917 0.4159 7.12 0.0139 0.02157 0.3689
    bl_trust7 0.8841 0.8934 0.9036 0.4559 8.378 0.01218 0.02708 0.4227
    bl_trust8 0.8721 0.8816 0.8978 0.4269 7.448 0.01348 0.02482 0.3945
    bl_trust9 0.8727 0.8804 0.8949 0.424 7.361 0.01342 0.02362 0.3689
    bl_trust10 0.8703 0.8788 0.8938 0.4203 7.249 0.01365 0.02311 0.3689
    bl_trust11 0.8901 0.899 0.9104 0.471 8.903 0.01162 0.02255 0.4421

  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_trust1 185 0.5735 0.5465 0.4771 0.4528 2.795 1.264
    bl_trust2 189 0.7595 0.7779 0.7657 0.7025 2.974 1.113
    bl_trust3 193 0.7145 0.7357 0.7137 0.6545 3.047 1.077
    bl_trust4 195 0.7435 0.7581 0.7386 0.6793 2.713 1.079
    bl_trust5 188 0.658 0.6346 0.5847 0.5557 2.532 1.293
    bl_trust6 191 0.81 0.8209 0.818 0.7532 2.921 1.041
    bl_trust7 190 0.629 0.5868 0.5339 0.5083 2.579 1.338
    bl_trust8 186 0.7296 0.7566 0.732 0.6765 2.844 1.097
    bl_trust9 190 0.7659 0.7734 0.7575 0.6995 3.079 0.8962
    bl_trust10 192 0.7779 0.7953 0.7845 0.7253 3.016 0.9733
    bl_trust11 186 0.5303 0.4983 0.4236 0.4041 2.866 1.256

  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_trust1 0.07568 0.09189 0.1892 0.2486 0.3946 0.1063
    bl_trust2 0.04233 0.06878 0.1693 0.3122 0.4074 0.08696
    bl_trust3 0.03627 0.05699 0.1658 0.3057 0.4352 0.06763
    bl_trust4 0.04615 0.07179 0.2718 0.3436 0.2667 0.05797
    bl_trust5 0.06915 0.1862 0.2021 0.2287 0.3138 0.09179
    bl_trust6 0.03665 0.05236 0.2042 0.3665 0.3403 0.07729
    bl_trust7 0.1053 0.1421 0.1316 0.3105 0.3105 0.08213
    bl_trust8 0.04839 0.06452 0.2043 0.3602 0.3226 0.1014
    bl_trust9 0.02105 0.02632 0.1579 0.4421 0.3526 0.08213
    bl_trust10 0.03125 0.04167 0.151 0.4323 0.3438 0.07246
    bl_trust11 0.06452 0.1075 0.1505 0.2527 0.4247 0.1014

ART Outcome Expectancies

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=207)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your health?
Mean (SD) 9.16 (1.82)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 18 (8.7%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your quality of life?
Mean (SD) 9.05 (1.91)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 24 (11.6%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will allow you to live a long life?
Mean (SD) 9.05 (1.97)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 23 (11.1%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will enable you to lead a life that is normal or close to normal?
Mean (SD) 9.07 (1.92)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 20 (9.7%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your chances of developing HIV-related symptoms?
Mean (SD) 9.01 (1.99)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 25 (12.1%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your HIV viral load?
Mean (SD) 9.45 (1.56)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 25 (12.1%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will prevent you from needing to be hospitalized?
Mean (SD) 9.03 (2.14)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 26 (12.6%)


Overall
(N=207)
Overall ART Outcome Expectancy (1-10)
Mean (SD) 9.11 (1.66)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 16 (7.7%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.938 0.94 0.9414 0.691 15.65 0.006581 9.108 1.659 0.6903

  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artoutcome1a 0.928 0.9304 0.9288 0.6902 13.37 0.007752 0.005644 0.69
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 0.9255 0.9282 0.9266 0.683 12.93 0.00803 0.005033 0.69
    bl_artoutcome1c 0.9224 0.9253 0.9188 0.6737 12.39 0.008334 0.00296 0.6716
    bl_artoutcome1d 0.9268 0.9296 0.9296 0.6875 13.2 0.007917 0.006022 0.6907
    bl_artoutcome1e 0.927 0.9296 0.9263 0.6874 13.2 0.007844 0.003907 0.69
    bl_artoutcome1f 0.9308 0.9322 0.9309 0.6962 13.75 0.007584 0.006737 0.7042
    bl_artoutcome1g 0.9384 0.9388 0.9363 0.719 15.35 0.006501 0.003215 0.7042

  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artoutcome1a 189 0.8602 0.8594 0.8329 0.803 9.159 1.824
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 183 0.9003 0.8774 0.8578 0.8292 9.049 1.911
    bl_artoutcome1c 184 0.9072 0.9005 0.8969 0.8608 9.054 1.975
    bl_artoutcome1d 187 0.8592 0.8662 0.8403 0.8152 9.075 1.916
    bl_artoutcome1e 182 0.8715 0.8663 0.8497 0.8131 9.011 1.986
    bl_artoutcome1f 182 0.8461 0.8444 0.8094 0.7861 9.445 1.564
    bl_artoutcome1g 181 0.807 0.7875 0.7365 0.7051 9.033 2.137

ART Self-Efficacy

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=207)
How confident are you that you can take your HIV medication the same time each day?
Mean (SD) 8.06 (2.37)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 3 (1.4%)
How confident are you that you can take the correct dose of your HIV medication each day?
Mean (SD) 9.31 (1.52)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 2 (1.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at school?
Mean (SD) 8.90 (2.10)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 19 (9.2%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at work?
Mean (SD) 8.93 (2.09)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 11 (5.3%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekday?
Mean (SD) 9.06 (1.86)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (1.9%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekend?
Mean (SD) 8.89 (1.92)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 5 (2.4%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are with friends?
Mean (SD) 8.25 (2.79)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (1.9%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at a social outing such as a party?
Mean (SD) 7.80 (3.13)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (1.9%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are not home?
Mean (SD) 8.25 (2.69)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 2 (1.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel well?
Mean (SD) 9.24 (1.76)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 3 (1.4%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel sick?
Mean (SD) 8.51 (2.54)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 6 (2.9%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have side effects from your medications?
Mean (SD) 7.96 (2.69)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 15 (7.2%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have been drinking alcohol or using substances?
Mean (SD) 7.75 (3.00)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 10 (4.8%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel unhappy or depressed?
Mean (SD) 8.35 (2.61)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 8 (3.9%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel happy?
Mean (SD) 9.32 (1.75)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 7 (3.4%)
Overall Self-Efficacy for ART (1-10)
Mean (SD) 8.55 (1.84)
Median [Min, Max] 9.20 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 1 (0.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9498 0.9553 0.9664 0.5875 21.36 0.004909 8.55 1.837 0.587

  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artadh1 0.9482 0.9543 0.966 0.5987 20.89 0.005067 0.009962 0.5943
    bl_artadh2 0.9481 0.9531 0.9647 0.5923 20.34 0.005141 0.01009 0.5875
    bl_artadh3 0.945 0.9508 0.9623 0.5798 19.32 0.005368 0.009613 0.5679
    bl_artadh4 0.9443 0.9502 0.9619 0.5766 19.07 0.005443 0.009411 0.5679
    bl_artadh5 0.9465 0.9519 0.9634 0.5859 19.81 0.005225 0.01005 0.5865
    bl_artadh6 0.9449 0.9503 0.962 0.5772 19.11 0.005374 0.009632 0.5822
    bl_artadh7 0.9467 0.953 0.9615 0.5918 20.3 0.005215 0.009585 0.5891
    bl_artadh8 0.9472 0.9529 0.961 0.5908 20.22 0.005191 0.009759 0.5891
    bl_artadh9 0.9425 0.9494 0.9611 0.5729 18.78 0.005697 0.009234 0.5606
    bl_artadh10 0.947 0.9525 0.9626 0.5886 20.03 0.005207 0.01036 0.5874
    bl_artadh11 0.9457 0.9522 0.9638 0.5871 19.9 0.005318 0.01093 0.5874
    bl_artadh12 0.9479 0.9539 0.9645 0.5964 20.69 0.005095 0.01006 0.5895
    bl_artadh13 0.9494 0.9546 0.9654 0.6001 21.01 0.004943 0.009685 0.5943
    bl_artadh14 0.9453 0.9517 0.9636 0.5847 19.71 0.005365 0.01108 0.5784
    bl_artadh15 0.9472 0.9525 0.9628 0.589 20.06 0.005188 0.01034 0.587

  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artadh1 204 0.7147 0.6971 0.6648 0.6474 8.064 2.368
    bl_artadh2 205 0.7275 0.747 0.7254 0.6909 9.307 1.524
    bl_artadh3 188 0.8273 0.8432 0.8377 0.8039 8.899 2.103
    bl_artadh4 196 0.8662 0.868 0.8655 0.8383 8.934 2.09
    bl_artadh5 203 0.7702 0.796 0.783 0.7431 9.064 1.856
    bl_artadh6 202 0.8622 0.8638 0.8593 0.8246 8.891 1.918
    bl_artadh7 203 0.7714 0.7508 0.745 0.7267 8.246 2.789
    bl_artadh8 203 0.7829 0.7581 0.7537 0.7336 7.803 3.128
    bl_artadh9 205 0.8966 0.8967 0.8975 0.8825 8.249 2.694
    bl_artadh10 204 0.7667 0.7751 0.7627 0.7269 9.235 1.76
    bl_artadh11 201 0.8015 0.7872 0.7693 0.7562 8.507 2.536
    bl_artadh12 192 0.7304 0.7152 0.6928 0.6772 7.958 2.693
    bl_artadh13 197 0.6987 0.6863 0.6579 0.6458 7.746 3.001
    bl_artadh14 199 0.8111 0.8058 0.7896 0.7745 8.352 2.609
    bl_artadh15 200 0.7598 0.7726 0.7595 0.7195 9.315 1.747

ACES

Finkelhor, D., Shattuck, A., Turner, H., & Hamby, S. (2015). A revised inventory of adverse childhood experiences. Child abuse & neglect, 48, 13-21.

Overall
(N=207)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often swear at you, insult you, put you down, or humiliate you?
No 71 (34.3%)
Yes 133 (64.3%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often act in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt?
No 89 (43.0%)
Yes 114 (55.1%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.9%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often push, grab, slap, or throw something at you?
No 97 (46.9%)
Yes 103 (49.8%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.4%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often ever hit you so hard that you had marks or were injured?
No 103 (49.8%)
Yes 100 (48.3%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.9%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years older than you ever touch or fondle you or have you touch their body in a sexual way?
No 106 (51.2%)
Yes 94 (45.4%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.4%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years or older than you ever attempt, or actually have oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse with you?
No 110 (53.1%)
Yes 92 (44.4%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
Did you often or very often feel that no one in your family loved you or thought you were important or special?
No 85 (41.1%)
Yes 117 (56.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
Did you often or very often feel that your family didn't look out for each other, feel close to each other, or support each other?
No 76 (36.7%)
Yes 126 (60.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
Did you often or very often feel that you didn't have enough to eat, had to wear dirty clothes, and had no one to protect you?
No 139 (67.1%)
Yes 65 (31.4%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Did you often or very often feel that your parents were too drunk or high to take care of you or take you to the doctor if you needed it?
No 169 (81.6%)
Yes 35 (16.9%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Was a biological parent ever lost to you through divorce, abandonment, or other reason?
No 96 (46.4%)
Yes 110 (53.1%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Was your mother or stepmother often or very often pushed, grabbed, slapped or had something thrown at her?
No 150 (72.5%)
Yes 55 (26.6%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Was your mother or stepmother sometimes, often or very often kicked, bitten, hit with a fist, or hit with something hard?
No 157 (75.8%)
Yes 47 (22.7%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Was your mother or stepmother ever repeatedly hit over at least a few minutes or threatened with a gun or a knife?
No 167 (80.7%)
Yes 37 (17.9%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic, or who used street drugs?
No 114 (55.1%)
Yes 92 (44.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Was a household member depressed or mentally ill, or did a household member attempt suicide?
No 133 (64.3%)
Yes 72 (34.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Did a household member go to prison?
No 142 (68.6%)
Yes 64 (30.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Did other kids, including brothers or sisters, often or very often hit you, threaten you, pick on you or insult you?
No 126 (60.9%)
Yes 79 (38.2%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Did you often or very often feel lonely, rejected or that nobody liked you?
No 60 (29.0%)
Yes 144 (69.6%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Did you live for 2 or more years in a neighborhood that was dangerous, or where you saw people being assaulted?
No 69 (33.3%)
Yes 136 (65.7%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Was there a period of 2 or more years when your family was very poor or on public assistance?
No 96 (46.4%)
Yes 109 (52.7%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Number of Yes Responses to ACES Items (0-21)
Mean (SD) 9.29 (5.27)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [0, 20.0]

Social Network Members

  • n=15 enrolled participants without responses to social network items at baseline
  • n=3 withdrawn participants excluded

Participant Summaries

Overall
(N=192)
Number of people listed
1 11 (5.7%)
2 17 (8.9%)
3 26 (13.5%)
4 27 (14.1%)
5 111 (57.8%)
Any Network Members Diagnosed with HIV
Yes 94 (49.0%)
No 98 (51.0%)
Any Network Members with Criminal Justice System Involvement
Yes 74 (38.5%)
No 118 (61.5%)
Any Network Members with Illicit/Unprescribed Drug Use
Yes 131 (68.2%)
No 61 (31.8%)
Any Network Members in School
Yes 98 (51.0%)
No 93 (48.4%)
Missing 1 (0.5%)
Any Network Members Working a Job on the Books
Yes 165 (85.9%)
No 27 (14.1%)
Any Network Members Who Are Romantic or Sex Partner
Yes 57 (29.7%)
No 135 (70.3%)

Network Member Summaries

Overall
(N=786)
How old?
Mean (SD) 32.4 (12.8)
Median [Min, Max] 28.0 [2.00, 92.0]
Man, male (cis-gender)
Checked 314 (39.9%)
Unchecked 472 (60.1%)
Woman, female (cis-gender)
Checked 370 (47.1%)
Unchecked 416 (52.9%)
Non-cis-gender
Checked 94 (12.0%)
Unchecked 692 (88.0%)
Latino or Hispanic?
Yes 364 (46.3%)
No 416 (52.9%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 6 (0.8%)
Black or African American
Checked 446 (56.7%)
Unchecked 340 (43.3%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 19 (2.4%)
Unchecked 767 (97.6%)
Asian
Checked 8 (1.0%)
Unchecked 778 (99.0%)
White
Checked 136 (17.3%)
Unchecked 650 (82.7%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 2 (0.3%)
Unchecked 784 (99.7%)
Relationship to you?
Friend 411 (52.3%)
Family member (i.e., chosen family, family by blood or by marriage) 286 (36.4%)
Romantic partner (i.e., spouse, current or ex-romantic partner) 49 (6.2%)
Other (i.e., co-worker, neighbor, housemate, minister, teacher, doctor, or counselor). 28 (3.6%)
Sexual partner (non-romantic sex partner) 12 (1.5%)
Sexual orientation?
Straight or heterosexual 366 (46.6%)
Gay 248 (31.6%)
Bisexual 92 (11.7%)
Don't Know 35 (4.5%)
Lesbian 27 (3.4%)
Other 17 (2.2%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.1%)
HIV status
Not diagnosed with HIV 559 (71.1%)
Diagnosed with HIV 142 (18.1%)
Don't Know 84 (10.7%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.1%)
Takes HIV medications most of the time?
Yes 125 (15.9%)
No 5 (0.6%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 12 (1.5%)
Missing 644 (81.9%)
Currently attending school or a training program?
Yes 153 (19.5%)
No 605 (77.0%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 27 (3.4%)
Missing 1 (0.1%)
Currently working at a job that is on-the-books?
Yes 451 (57.4%)
No 303 (38.5%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 31 (3.9%)
Missing 1 (0.1%)
Years known (<1 = 0)?
Mean (SD) 11.3 (9.58)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 28.0]
How often seen?
Daily 195 (24.8%)
Weekly 172 (21.9%)
Monthly 112 (14.2%)
Occasionally 267 (34.0%)
Refuse to answer 22 (2.8%)
Don't Know 18 (2.3%)

STI

Lifetime

Overall
(N=207)
Chlamydia
No 108 (52.2%)
Yes 92 (44.4%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 165 (79.7%)
Yes 33 (15.9%)
Do not Know 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
Gonorrhea
No 97 (46.9%)
Yes 102 (49.3%)
Do not Know 4 (1.9%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.9%)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 187 (90.3%)
Yes 10 (4.8%)
Do not Know 4 (1.9%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 189 (91.3%)
Yes 8 (3.9%)
Do not Know 5 (2.4%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 180 (87.0%)
Yes 22 (10.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
Syphilis
No 83 (40.1%)
Yes 117 (56.5%)
Do not Know 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.9%)
Urethritis
No 191 (92.3%)
Yes 8 (3.9%)
Do not Know 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
Other
No 189 (91.3%)
Yes 4 (1.9%)
Do not Know 5 (2.4%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (4.3%)

Past Year

Overall
(N=207)
1. Chlamydia
No 160 (77.3%)
Yes 38 (18.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 7 (3.4%)
2. Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 182 (87.9%)
Yes 13 (6.3%)
Do not Know 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 9 (4.3%)
3. Gonorrhea
No 141 (68.1%)
Yes 54 (26.1%)
Do not Know 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 8 (3.9%)
4. Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 190 (91.8%)
Yes 6 (2.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 10 (4.8%)
5. Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 190 (91.8%)
Yes 6 (2.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 10 (4.8%)
6. Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 193 (93.2%)
Yes 7 (3.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 5 (2.4%)
7. Syphilis
No 129 (62.3%)
Yes 64 (30.9%)
Do not Know 6 (2.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 7 (3.4%)
8. Urethritis
No 195 (94.2%)
Yes 3 (1.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 8 (3.9%)
[bl_sti1_oth]
No 189 (91.3%)
Yes 4 (1.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 14 (6.8%)

WHO Assist

  • WHO ASSIST Working Group (2002). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): development, reliability and feasibility. Addiction, 97 (9): 1183-1194.

  • Humeniuk RE, Ali RA, Babor TF, Farrell M, Formigoni ML, Jittiwutikarn J, Boerngen de Larcerda R, Ling W, Marsden J, Monteiro M, Nhiwhatiwa S, Pal H, Poznyak V & Simon S (2008). Validation of the Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). Addiction 103(6): 1039-1047.

  • Humeniuk RE, Henry-Edwards S, Ali RL, Poznyak V and Monteiro M (2010). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): manual for use in primary care. Geneva, World Health Organization.

Lifetime Use

Overall
(N=207)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
No 90 (43.5%)
Yes 115 (55.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
No 39 (18.8%)
Yes 165 (79.7%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Cannabis (marijuana, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
No 54 (26.1%)
Yes 150 (72.5%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
No 147 (71.0%)
Yes 55 (26.6%)
Do not Know 4 (1.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
No 166 (80.2%)
Yes 38 (18.4%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
No 151 (72.9%)
Yes 54 (26.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
No 124 (59.9%)
Yes 77 (37.2%)
Do not Know 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Sedatives or sleeping pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rohypnol, GHB, etc.)
No 163 (78.7%)
Yes 41 (19.8%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
No 138 (66.7%)
Yes 66 (31.9%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Prescription Opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [OxyContin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
No 176 (85.0%)
Yes 26 (12.6%)
Do not Know 4 (1.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
No 202 (97.6%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Have you used any other drug or substance over your lifetime?
No 195 (94.2%)
Yes 6 (2.9%)
Do not Know 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)

Frequency of Use in the Past Three Months

Use_P3M
Never: not used in the last 3 months Once or Twice: 1 to 2 times in the past 3 months Monthly: Average of 1 to 3 times per month over the last 3 months Weekly: 1 to 4 times per week Daily or almost daily: 5 to 7 days per week Unknown
Substance
    Alcohol 61 (29%) 61 (29%) 52 (25%) 25 (12%) 10 (4.8%) 1 (0.5%)
    Cannabis 68 (32%) 30 (14%) 15 (7.1%) 22 (10%) 74 (35%) 1 (0.5%)
    Cocaine 185 (88%) 13 (6.2%) 10 (4.8%) 1 (0.5%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Hallucinogens 185 (88%) 15 (7.1%) 9 (4.3%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Inhalants 147 (70%) 26 (12%) 15 (7.1%) 19 (9.0%) 2 (1.0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Methamphetamine 173 (82%) 14 (6.7%) 5 (2.4%) 8 (3.8%) 9 (4.3%) 1 (0.5%)
    Other Drugs 207 (99%) 2 (1.0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Prescription Opioids 203 (97%) 4 (1.9%) 1 (0.5%) 1 (0.5%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Prescription Stimulants 198 (94%) 6 (2.9%) 2 (1.0%) 1 (0.5%) 2 (1.0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Sedatives 188 (90%) 11 (5.2%) 5 (2.4%) 3 (1.4%) 2 (1.0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Street Opioids 209 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Tobacco 116 (55%) 22 (10%) 7 (3.3%) 23 (11%) 41 (20%) 1 (0.5%)

Risk Categories

Overall
(N=210)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Lower Risk 120 (57.1%)
Moderate Risk 82 (39.0%)
High Risk 8 (3.8%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Lower Risk 129 (61.4%)
Moderate Risk 74 (35.2%)
High Risk 7 (3.3%)
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Lower Risk 72 (34.3%)
Moderate Risk 118 (56.2%)
High Risk 20 (9.5%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Lower Risk 191 (91.0%)
Moderate Risk 17 (8.1%)
High Risk 2 (1.0%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Lower Risk 202 (96.2%)
Moderate Risk 8 (3.8%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Lower Risk 176 (83.8%)
Moderate Risk 21 (10.0%)
High Risk 13 (6.2%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Lower Risk 158 (75.2%)
Moderate Risk 50 (23.8%)
High Risk 2 (1.0%)
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Lower Risk 196 (93.3%)
Moderate Risk 13 (6.2%)
High Risk 1 (0.5%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Lower Risk 192 (91.4%)
Moderate Risk 18 (8.6%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Lower Risk 207 (98.6%)
Moderate Risk 2 (1.0%)
High Risk 1 (0.5%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Lower Risk 210 (100%)
Moderate Risk 0 (0%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Other Drugs
Lower Risk 209 (99.5%)
Moderate Risk 1 (0.5%)
High Risk 0 (0%)

Risk Scores

Overall
(N=210)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Mean (SD) 7.24 (9.27)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Mean (SD) 8.74 (8.59)
Median [Min, Max] 7.50 [0, 35.0]
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Mean (SD) 11.1 (10.6)
Median [Min, Max] 11.0 [0, 39.0]
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Mean (SD) 1.27 (4.50)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.476 (2.39)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 18.0]
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.59 (8.93)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 39.0]
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.17 (6.47)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 37.0]
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.862 (3.47)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 33.0]
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.943 (3.15)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 23.0]
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.243 (2.11)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 28.0]
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0 (0)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 0]
Other Drugs
Mean (SD) 0.0333 (0.371)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 5.00]

PrEP

Overall
(N=207)
Before today, have you ever heard of people regularly taking anti-HIV medicines BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 37 (17.9%)
Yes 155 (74.9%)
Do not Know 13 (6.3%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Before your HIV diagnosis, did you ever take PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 166 (80.2%)
Yes 36 (17.4%)
Do not Know 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)

Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment

Substance Use

Lifetime

Overall
(N=207)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 178 (86.0%)
Yes 26 (12.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 189 (91.3%)
Yes 16 (7.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 183 (88.4%)
Yes 20 (9.7%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 179 (86.5%)
Yes 24 (11.6%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 199 (96.1%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 4 (1.9%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 199 (96.1%)
Yes 4 (1.9%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 196 (94.7%)
Yes 7 (3.4%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
syringe exchange services?
No 196 (94.7%)
Yes 8 (3.9%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 201 (97.1%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 202 (97.6%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=207)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 189 (91.3%)
Yes 15 (7.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.4%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 200 (96.6%)
Yes 4 (1.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 2 (1.0%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 195 (94.2%)
Yes 8 (3.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.9%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 194 (93.7%)
Yes 9 (4.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.9%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 199 (96.1%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 6 (2.9%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 200 (96.6%)
Yes 3 (1.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.9%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 200 (96.6%)
Yes 3 (1.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.9%)
syringe exchange services?
No 199 (96.1%)
Yes 5 (2.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.4%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 201 (97.1%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (2.4%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 203 (98.1%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.4%)

Mental Health

Lifetime

Overall
(N=207)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 172 (83.1%)
Yes 32 (15.5%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 148 (71.5%)
Yes 56 (27.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
support groups?
No 147 (71.0%)
Yes 56 (27.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 152 (73.4%)
Yes 53 (25.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 190 (91.8%)
Yes 12 (5.8%)
Do not Know 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=207)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 200 (96.6%)
Yes 3 (1.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 3 (1.4%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 176 (85.0%)
Yes 28 (13.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.4%)
support groups?
No 175 (84.5%)
Yes 27 (13.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.9%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 182 (87.9%)
Yes 23 (11.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 2 (1.0%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 195 (94.2%)
Yes 6 (2.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 5 (2.4%)

PHQ

Kroenke, K., Strine, T. W., Spitzer, R. L., Williams, J. B., Berry, J. T., & Mokdad, A. H. (2009). The PHQ-8 as a measure of current depression in the general population. Journal of affective disorders, 114(1-3), 163-173.

Overall
(N=207)
Little interest or pleasure in doing things.
Not at all 79 (38.2%)
Several days 68 (32.9%)
More than half the days 23 (11.1%)
Nearly every day 18 (8.7%)
Do not Know 15 (7.2%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.9%)
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.
Not at all 63 (30.4%)
Several days 71 (34.3%)
More than half the days 26 (12.6%)
Nearly every day 28 (13.5%)
Do not Know 13 (6.3%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.
Not at all 58 (28.0%)
Several days 64 (30.9%)
More than half the days 28 (13.5%)
Nearly every day 46 (22.2%)
Do not Know 7 (3.4%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.9%)
Feeling tired or having little energy.
Not at all 50 (24.2%)
Several days 83 (40.1%)
More than half the days 28 (13.5%)
Nearly every day 32 (15.5%)
Do not Know 9 (4.3%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
Poor appetite or overeating.
Not at all 77 (37.2%)
Several days 59 (28.5%)
More than half the days 31 (15.0%)
Nearly every day 29 (14.0%)
Do not Know 7 (3.4%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.9%)
Feeling bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down.
Not at all 81 (39.1%)
Several days 56 (27.1%)
More than half the days 21 (10.1%)
Nearly every day 36 (17.4%)
Do not Know 8 (3.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television.
Not at all 94 (45.4%)
Several days 46 (22.2%)
More than half the days 25 (12.1%)
Nearly every day 29 (14.0%)
Do not Know 7 (3.4%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? Or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than half the days than usual.
Not at all 121 (58.5%)
Several days 29 (14.0%)
More than half the days 21 (10.1%)
Nearly every day 20 (9.7%)
Do not Know 10 (4.8%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
Overall
(N=207)
PHQ8 Total Score
Mean (SD) 8.25 (6.40)
Median [Min, Max] 7.00 [0, 24.0]
Missing 11 (5.3%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8987 0.8997 0.9006 0.5287 8.973 0.01069 2.05 0.8097 0.5291

  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_phq1 0.8838 0.8845 0.8809 0.5224 7.658 0.01242 0.006091 0.527
    bl_phq2 0.8791 0.8802 0.8764 0.512 7.345 0.01289 0.006764 0.5241
    bl_phq3 0.8855 0.8864 0.8845 0.5272 7.805 0.01221 0.006475 0.527
    bl_phq4 0.8809 0.8818 0.8806 0.5158 7.457 0.0127 0.007366 0.5241
    bl_phq5 0.8881 0.8893 0.8874 0.5344 8.033 0.01194 0.007777 0.5352
    bl_phq6 0.8847 0.8859 0.8837 0.5258 7.762 0.01231 0.008232 0.5241
    bl_phq7 0.8905 0.8915 0.8887 0.5401 8.221 0.01166 0.008616 0.5352
    bl_phq8 0.8943 0.896 0.8903 0.5516 8.612 0.01129 0.005211 0.5313

  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_phq1 188 0.7743 0.7879 0.7583 0.7127 1.894 0.9587
    bl_phq2 188 0.8218 0.8235 0.8038 0.7576 2.101 1.032
    bl_phq3 196 0.7752 0.7716 0.7338 0.6888 2.316 1.133
    bl_phq4 193 0.797 0.8106 0.7822 0.74 2.218 1.013
    bl_phq5 196 0.7562 0.747 0.6993 0.6593 2.061 1.07
    bl_phq6 194 0.7756 0.7764 0.7392 0.6969 2.062 1.127
    bl_phq7 194 0.7301 0.7274 0.6729 0.6353 1.943 1.102
    bl_phq8 191 0.6887 0.6879 0.6301 0.5885 1.686 1.034

  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_phq1 0.4202 0.3617 0.1223 0.09574 0.09179
    bl_phq2 0.3351 0.3777 0.1383 0.1489 0.09179
    bl_phq3 0.2959 0.3265 0.1429 0.2347 0.05314
    bl_phq4 0.2591 0.4301 0.1451 0.1658 0.06763
    bl_phq5 0.3929 0.301 0.1582 0.148 0.05314
    bl_phq6 0.4175 0.2887 0.1082 0.1856 0.0628
    bl_phq7 0.4845 0.2371 0.1289 0.1495 0.0628
    bl_phq8 0.6335 0.1518 0.1099 0.1047 0.07729

PTSD

Cameron, R. P., & Gusman, D. (2003). The primary care PTSD screen (PC-PTSD): development and operating characteristics. Primary care psychiatry, 9(1), 9-14.

Overall
(N=207)
Have had nightmares about it or thought about it when you did not want to?
No 107 (51.7%)
Yes 91 (44.0%)
Do not Know 4 (1.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.4%)
Tried not to think about it or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of it?
No 90 (43.5%)
Yes 104 (50.2%)
Do not Know 7 (3.4%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
Were constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?
No 104 (50.2%)
Yes 80 (38.6%)
Do not Know 15 (7.2%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.9%)
Felt numb or detached from others, activities, or your surroundings?
No 90 (43.5%)
Yes 98 (47.3%)
Do not Know 13 (6.3%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
PTSD SCORE
Mean (SD) 1.80 (1.56)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 4.00]

Resilience

Overall
(N=211)
I am able to adapt when changes occur.
Mean (SD) 3.11 (1.05)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 19 (9.0%)
I can deal with whatever comes my way.
Mean (SD) 3.00 (1.08)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 10 (4.7%)
I try to see the humorous side of things when I am faced with problems.
Mean (SD) 3.05 (1.12)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 16 (7.6%)
Having to cope with stress can make me stronger.
Mean (SD) 2.71 (1.30)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 19 (9.0%)
I tend to bounce back after illness, injury, or other hardships.
Mean (SD) 3.13 (1.12)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 18 (8.5%)
I believe I can achieve my goals, even if there are obstacles.
Mean (SD) 3.27 (0.998)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 9 (4.3%)
Under pressure, I stay focused and think clearly.
Mean (SD) 2.74 (1.18)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 15 (7.1%)
I am not easily discouraged by failure.
Mean (SD) 2.48 (1.28)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 14 (6.6%)
I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life's challenges and difficulties.
Mean (SD) 3.12 (1.13)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 11 (5.2%)
I am able to handle unpleasant or painful feelings like sadness, fear, and anger.
Mean (SD) 2.80 (1.16)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 17 (8.1%)
Resilience Score (0-40)
Mean (SD) 29.1 (8.55)
Median [Min, Max] 31.0 [0, 40.0]
Missing 5 (2.4%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8997 0.9017 0.9028 0.4784 9.173 0.01031 2.906 0.8553 0.4725

  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_resilience1 0.8911 0.8932 0.8907 0.4816 8.36 0.01125 0.004374 0.4803
    bl_resilience2 0.8879 0.8899 0.8889 0.4732 8.083 0.01158 0.004923 0.4691
    bl_resilience3 0.8902 0.8925 0.8908 0.4799 8.306 0.01136 0.004897 0.4691
    bl_resilience4 0.8921 0.8938 0.8929 0.4833 8.417 0.01117 0.00509 0.4807
    bl_resilience5 0.8921 0.8945 0.8944 0.485 8.477 0.01117 0.005103 0.49
    bl_resilience6 0.887 0.8884 0.8877 0.4694 7.963 0.01168 0.00461 0.4632
    bl_resilience7 0.888 0.8908 0.8886 0.4755 8.161 0.01159 0.005097 0.4803
    bl_resilience8 0.8938 0.8955 0.8944 0.4877 8.566 0.01099 0.004379 0.4915
    bl_resilience9 0.8839 0.8863 0.8852 0.4642 7.796 0.01202 0.004282 0.4618
    bl_resilience10 0.8918 0.8943 0.8931 0.4847 8.465 0.0112 0.004547 0.4915

  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_resilience1 192 0.7175 0.713 0.6762 0.6295 3.109 1.045
    bl_resilience2 201 0.7698 0.7545 0.7243 0.6807 3 1.082
    bl_resilience3 195 0.7269 0.7211 0.6836 0.6432 3.046 1.123
    bl_resilience4 192 0.7193 0.7046 0.6603 0.6239 2.708 1.302
    bl_resilience5 193 0.6878 0.6959 0.6476 0.6123 3.135 1.119
    bl_resilience6 202 0.7681 0.773 0.7477 0.7049 3.272 0.9976
    bl_resilience7 196 0.7546 0.7427 0.7117 0.6756 2.74 1.176
    bl_resilience8 197 0.6997 0.6829 0.635 0.5993 2.477 1.28
    bl_resilience9 200 0.801 0.799 0.7807 0.7395 3.12 1.132
    bl_resilience10 194 0.7096 0.6976 0.6539 0.6184 2.799 1.163

  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_resilience1 0.02604 0.05729 0.1667 0.2812 0.4688 0.09005
    bl_resilience2 0.0398 0.04975 0.194 0.3035 0.4129 0.04739
    bl_resilience3 0.03077 0.08718 0.159 0.2513 0.4718 0.07583
    bl_resilience4 0.09375 0.08854 0.2031 0.2448 0.3698 0.09005
    bl_resilience5 0.03627 0.06218 0.1606 0.2124 0.5285 0.08531
    bl_resilience6 0.01485 0.06436 0.1139 0.2475 0.5594 0.04265
    bl_resilience7 0.05102 0.09184 0.2704 0.2398 0.3469 0.07109
    bl_resilience8 0.1015 0.1066 0.2843 0.2284 0.2792 0.06635
    bl_resilience9 0.035 0.08 0.135 0.23 0.52 0.05213
    bl_resilience10 0.04639 0.09278 0.2371 0.2629 0.3608 0.08057

SU Screening

Acceptance of Screening

Overall
(N=207)
Did participant accept to provide urine sample for drug test?
No (Declined) 9 (4.3%)
Yes (Accepted) 192 (92.8%)
Missing 6 (2.9%)

Substances Detected

First Sample

Overall
(N=192)
Marijuana (THC)cut-off level: 50 ng/mL
No 75 (39.1%)
Yes 111 (57.8%)
Invalid Result 6 (3.1%)
Cocaine (COC)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 182 (94.8%)
Yes 6 (3.1%)
Invalid Result 4 (2.1%)
Opiates/ Morphine (MOP or OPI300)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 179 (93.2%)
Yes 9 (4.7%)
Invalid Result 4 (2.1%)
Amphetamines (AMP)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 164 (85.4%)
Yes 28 (14.6%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Methamphetamines (MET)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 165 (85.9%)
Yes 27 (14.1%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Phencyclidine (PCP)cut-off level: 25 ng/mL
No 191 (99.5%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Ecstasy (MDMA)cut-off level: 500 ng/mL
No 171 (89.1%)
Yes 21 (10.9%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Barbiturates (BAR)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 192 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Benzodiazepines (BZO)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 186 (96.9%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Invalid Result 4 (2.1%)
Missing 1 (0.5%)
Methadone (MTD)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 191 (99.5%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.5%)
Buprenorphine (BUP)cut-off level: 10 ng/mL
No 187 (97.4%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.6%)
Oxycodone (OXY)cut-off level: 100 ng/mL
No 187 (97.4%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.6%)

Second Sample

No second drug samples tested as of May 31, 2023

EMA

Timing of EMA Bursts 1-8

  • The earliest first burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, February 05, 2022
  • The earliest second burst of EMA will begin on Wednesday, April 06, 2022
  • The earliest third burst of EMA will begin on Sunday, June 05, 2022
  • The earliest fourth burst of EMA will begin on Thursday, August 04, 2022
  • The earliest fifth burst of EMA will begin on Monday, October 03, 2022
  • The earliest sixth burst of EMA will begin on Friday, December 02, 2022
  • The earliest seventh burst of EMA will begin on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
  • The earliest eighth burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, April 01, 2023

Responses To EMA Prompts

  • A total of n=23073 EMA prompts have been sent as of the day before this report was generated and n=12903 of those prompts received responses (55.9% of all prompts)

Responses Received By EMA Event

A1
(N=5775)		 A2
(N=5776)		 A3
(N=5763)		 A4
(N=5759)
Responded
Yes 3196 (55.3%) 3288 (56.9%) 3217 (55.8%) 3202 (55.6%)
No 2579 (44.7%) 2488 (43.1%) 2546 (44.2%) 2557 (44.4%)

Responses Received By EMA Day Within Burst

D1
(N=3344)		 D2
(N=3320)		 D3
(N=3308)		 D4
(N=3299)		 D5
(N=3288)		 D6
(N=3264)		 D7
(N=3250)
Responded
Yes 1824 (54.5%) 1851 (55.8%) 1856 (56.1%) 1821 (55.2%) 1848 (56.2%) 1892 (58.0%) 1811 (55.7%)
No 1520 (45.5%) 1469 (44.2%) 1452 (43.9%) 1478 (44.8%) 1440 (43.8%) 1372 (42.0%) 1439 (44.3%)

Responses Received By Burst

B1
(N=5493)		 B2
(N=4021)		 B3
(N=3615)		 B4
(N=3250)		 B5
(N=2997)		 B6
(N=2109)		 B7
(N=1188)		 B8
(N=400)
Responded
Yes 3327 (60.6%) 2245 (55.8%) 2075 (57.4%) 1721 (53.0%) 1685 (56.2%) 1041 (49.4%) 641 (54.0%) 168 (42.0%)
No 2166 (39.4%) 1776 (44.2%) 1540 (42.6%) 1529 (47.0%) 1312 (43.8%) 1068 (50.6%) 547 (46.0%) 232 (58.0%)

Responses To All EMA Prompts

Overall
(N=23073)
Responded
Yes 12903 (55.9%)
No 10170 (44.1%)

Item Summaries

Daily

Overall
(N=9491)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 78 (0.8%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque) 36 (0.4%)
Friend's home 653 (6.9%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization) 130 (1.4%)
Home 6529 (68.8%)
Other 519 (5.5%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 121 (1.3%)
School 125 (1.3%)
Work 1300 (13.7%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.51 (2.80)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.68 (3.04)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.80 (3.16)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
Who are you with right now, whether in-person or virtual contact?
No one/Alone 5783 (60.9%)
Other 188 (2.0%)
With a friend or friends in-person 1603 (16.9%)
With a friend or friends virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 259 (2.7%)
With a romantic or sexual partner in-person 698 (7.4%)
With a romantic or sexual partner virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 70 (0.7%)
With classmates 177 (1.9%)
With family in-person 606 (6.4%)
With family virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 107 (1.1%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending school or college
Checked 620 (6.5%)
Unchecked 8871 (93.5%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking cigarettes or vaping
Checked 714 (7.5%)
Unchecked 8777 (92.5%)
What are you doing right now?: Drinking alcohol
Checked 248 (2.6%)
Unchecked 9243 (97.4%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking or using marijuana
Checked 1386 (14.6%)
Unchecked 8105 (85.4%)
What are you doing right now?: Using drugs other than marijuana
Checked 75 (0.8%)
Unchecked 9416 (99.2%)
What are you doing right now?: Working in the community
Checked 979 (10.3%)
Unchecked 8512 (89.7%)
What are you doing right now?: Engaging in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 73 (0.8%)
Unchecked 9418 (99.2%)
What are you doing right now?: On the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 4389 (46.2%)
Unchecked 5102 (53.8%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending medical or social service appointments
Checked 110 (1.2%)
Unchecked 9381 (98.8%)
What are you doing right now?: Reading
Checked 1130 (11.9%)
Unchecked 8361 (88.1%)
What are you doing right now?: A physical activity
Checked 764 (8.0%)
Unchecked 8727 (92.0%)
What are you doing right now?: Other
Checked 876 (9.2%)
Unchecked 8615 (90.8%)

End of the Day

Overall
(N=3115)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 87 (2.8%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque, etc.) 8 (0.3%)
Friend's home 241 (7.7%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization, etc.) 8 (0.3%)
Home 2412 (77.4%)
Other 112 (3.6%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 49 (1.6%)
School 18 (0.6%)
Work 180 (5.8%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.60 (2.83)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.56 (2.99)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.68 (3.10)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 10.0]
How much have you experienced discrimination, or been hassled or been made to feel inferior?
Mean (SD) 1.52 (2.87)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 10.0]
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 329 (10.6%)
Yes 2786 (89.4%)
What did you do today?: Attended school or college
Checked 225 (7.2%)
Unchecked 2890 (92.8%)
What did you do today?: Smoked cigarettes or vaped
Checked 322 (10.3%)
Unchecked 2793 (89.7%)
What did you do today?: Drank alcohol
Checked 203 (6.5%)
Unchecked 2912 (93.5%)
What did you do today?: Smoked or used marijuana
Checked 725 (23.3%)
Unchecked 2390 (76.7%)
What did you do today?: Used drugs other than marijuana
Checked 54 (1.7%)
Unchecked 3061 (98.3%)
What did you do today?: Worked in the community
Checked 344 (11.0%)
Unchecked 2771 (89.0%)
What did you do today?: Engaged in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 22 (0.7%)
Unchecked 3093 (99.3%)
What did you do today?: Was on the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 1639 (52.6%)
Unchecked 1476 (47.4%)
What did you do today?: Attended medical or social service appointments
Checked 61 (2.0%)
Unchecked 3054 (98.0%)
What did you do today?: Reading
Checked 514 (16.5%)
Unchecked 2601 (83.5%)
What did you do today?: A physical activity
Checked 383 (12.3%)
Unchecked 2732 (87.7%)
What did you do today?: Other
Checked 226 (7.3%)
Unchecked 2889 (92.7%)


Overall
(N=3115)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 1)
0 - None of the prescribed doses 331 (10.6%)
1 62 (2.0%)
2 5 (0.2%)
6 1 (0.0%)
10 - All of the prescribed doses 2524 (81.0%)
Missing 192 (6.2%)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 2)
None of my doses 331 (10.6%)
Some of my doses 114 (3.7%)
Most of my doses 74 (2.4%)
All of my HIV medication doses 2524 (81.0%)
Missing 72 (2.3%)
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 329 (10.6%)
Yes 2786 (89.4%)


What are the main reasons you did not take HIV medication today?

Overall
(N=331)
HIV medication is not prescribed for me at this time
Checked 69 (20.8%)
Unchecked 262 (79.2%)
Prescription needs to be filled
Checked 119 (36.0%)
Unchecked 212 (64.0%)
Sold HIV medications because needed cash
Checked 8 (2.4%)
Unchecked 323 (97.6%)
Did not want side effects
Checked 9 (2.7%)
Unchecked 322 (97.3%)
Taking a break from HIV medications
Checked 10 (3.0%)
Unchecked 321 (97.0%)
Do not trust HIV medications
Checked 10 (3.0%)
Unchecked 321 (97.0%)
Do not want anyone to find out I am living with HIV
Checked 3 (0.9%)
Unchecked 328 (99.1%)
My numbers have been good (viral load, T-cells)
Checked 7 (2.1%)
Unchecked 324 (97.9%)
Alcohol or drug use got in the way
Checked 12 (3.6%)
Unchecked 319 (96.4%)
Mental health got in the way
Checked 48 (14.5%)
Unchecked 283 (85.5%)
Other reasons
Checked 67 (20.2%)
Unchecked 264 (79.8%)


Follow-Up

Nine Months

Interview Completion

Overall
(N=98)
Nine-Month Interview Completed
Nine-Month Follow-Up Missed 14 (14.3%)
Yes 84 (85.7%)


  • n=109 pending nine-month follow-up interviews
  • n=14 missed nine-month follow-up interviews

Eighteen Months

Overall
(N=207)
Second Follow-Up Due
FU2 Not Due Yet 207 (100%)
FU2 Due, 548+ Days Since Baseline 0 (0%)

Undetectable Viral Load Over Time

Undetectable at 9 Month Follow-Up Total
No Yes
Undetectable at BL
    No 13 (15%) 8 (9.3%) 21 (24%)
    Yes 6 (7.0%) 59 (69%) 65 (76%)
Total 19 (22%) 67 (78%) 86 (100%)

Prescreening Form (n=1368)

  • Prescreener completed (n=245)
  • Refused prescreener (n=39)
  • Recruiter only (n=6)
  • Needs additional contact info (n=168)
  • Do not contact (n=167)